ISSA PERSONAL TRAINER ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Blood vessels are compromised of which type of muscle tissue?
Answer: Smooth muscle
◉ Which blood vessels carry blood away from heart? Answer: Arteries
◉ Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
Answer: Right atrium
◉ During the cardiac cycle, what is the name of the contraction phase of
the heartbeat? Answer: Systole
◉ During exercise, which organ system regulates fluid volume and
pressure in body tissues? Answer: The lymphatic system
◉ What is the process of external respiration? Answer: The exchange of
gases between the lungs and blood in the lungs
,◉ Which endocrine hormone promotes the breakdown of protein in
muscle cells? Answer: Cortisol
◉ Which of the following is an effect of long-term cortisol elevation in
the body? Answer: Increases appetite
◉ Which component of the digestive system performs both mechanical
digestion and chemical digestion? Answer: The mouth
◉ What is the definition of behavior? Answer: An action that can be
observed, measured, and modified
◉ What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new
behavior and have been for less than 6 months? Answer: Action
◉ What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorants
to the fact that a change may be necessary? Answer: Pre-contemplation
◉ What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and
satisfaction? Answer: Intrinsic motivation
◉ Which psychological need in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is
described as the basic need to feel in control of one's own behavior?
Answer: Autonomy
, ◉ Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?
Answer: "How did you first notice that you were gaining weight?"
◉ What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it?
Answer: Process goal
◉ What does the "A" in SMART goal stand for? Answer: Achievable
◉ What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed to
being supported by measurable data? Answer: A subjective goal
◉ When communicating with clients, what type of communication must
be constructive and effective to improve competence? Answer: Feedback
◉ Which human organ systems are responsible for human movement?
Answer: The nervous system, muscular system and skeletal system
◉ Which classification of neurons initiate muscle contraction and
activate glands? Answer: Motor neurons
◉ What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS) responsible for?
Answer: Conveying motor commands, carrying sensory information to
CNS, and regulating involuntary functions
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Blood vessels are compromised of which type of muscle tissue?
Answer: Smooth muscle
◉ Which blood vessels carry blood away from heart? Answer: Arteries
◉ Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
Answer: Right atrium
◉ During the cardiac cycle, what is the name of the contraction phase of
the heartbeat? Answer: Systole
◉ During exercise, which organ system regulates fluid volume and
pressure in body tissues? Answer: The lymphatic system
◉ What is the process of external respiration? Answer: The exchange of
gases between the lungs and blood in the lungs
,◉ Which endocrine hormone promotes the breakdown of protein in
muscle cells? Answer: Cortisol
◉ Which of the following is an effect of long-term cortisol elevation in
the body? Answer: Increases appetite
◉ Which component of the digestive system performs both mechanical
digestion and chemical digestion? Answer: The mouth
◉ What is the definition of behavior? Answer: An action that can be
observed, measured, and modified
◉ What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new
behavior and have been for less than 6 months? Answer: Action
◉ What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorants
to the fact that a change may be necessary? Answer: Pre-contemplation
◉ What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and
satisfaction? Answer: Intrinsic motivation
◉ Which psychological need in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is
described as the basic need to feel in control of one's own behavior?
Answer: Autonomy
, ◉ Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?
Answer: "How did you first notice that you were gaining weight?"
◉ What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it?
Answer: Process goal
◉ What does the "A" in SMART goal stand for? Answer: Achievable
◉ What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed to
being supported by measurable data? Answer: A subjective goal
◉ When communicating with clients, what type of communication must
be constructive and effective to improve competence? Answer: Feedback
◉ Which human organ systems are responsible for human movement?
Answer: The nervous system, muscular system and skeletal system
◉ Which classification of neurons initiate muscle contraction and
activate glands? Answer: Motor neurons
◉ What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS) responsible for?
Answer: Conveying motor commands, carrying sensory information to
CNS, and regulating involuntary functions
